News Archive
5th November 2023
Protests, freshers’ flu, and hedgehogs: University round-up
With so much happening right here at the University of Manchester, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s going on at our fellow universities across the UK. Here’s a run-down so you don’t miss a thing
3rd November 2023
New partnership aims for rail network improvements in Greater Manchester
Amidst many discussions and developments in Greater Manchester’s transport system, a new partnership aims to bring integration to the rail network
2nd November 2023
Students storm University Senate meeting calling to “end graphene warfare”
Demonstrators interrupt the Senate meeting with concerns around University research and current uses of graphene warfare
31st October 2023
International student check-ins set to continue until the end of the academic year
Temporary changes to international student check-ins set to continue for the foreseeable future
30th October 2023
Official opening week for Aviva Studios
Aviva Studios officially opens this week, read about its opening, its past, and what’s to come
27th October 2023
“Shame on you!”: Protesters condemn University of Manchester during pro-Palestine protest
Protesters call for weekly protest over University graphene research
27th October 2023
Squirrel’s Bar under threat – summary of the proposed Fallowfield redevelopment
Catch up with plans for the redevelopment of the Fallowfield student campus (and maybe make the most of Squirrel’s on behalf of future students)
26th October 2023
Low turnout for Rent Strike demonstration in heavy rain
Rent Strike demonstration is shortened by heavy rain, with a low turnout causing its early end
25th October 2023
Pension win for UCU Members
The UCU secures an agreement with UUK (Universities UK) over restoration of pensions to pre-April 2022 levels
25th October 2023
Spike in theft at the University Main Library
There has been a spike in theft reports at the main library, sparking the library’s “leave it, lose it” warning
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23rd October 2023
The International Society finalises merger into the Students’ Union
The International Society had existed as an independent charity since 1966
23rd October 2023
The University of Manchester celebrates new ‘Special Relationship Partnerships’ with 3 top North American universities
New ‘Special Relationship Partnership’ with American institutions – who are they and what does this mean?
18th October 2023
Rent strike cancelled for this semester
Organisers of the University of Manchester’s Rent Strike group have decided to call off the October strike in favour of an alternative campaign presence until January
17th October 2023
Bonfire night snuffed out by Manchester city council
Council-run bonfire events are cancelled again this year, but events are still going on across the city
16th October 2023
Pro-Palestine protesters march from Fallowfield to city centre
Pro-Palestine protesters in Manchester gathered in their thousands to march from Fallowfield to the city centre of Manchester
16th October 2023
HS2 Manchester leg cut as Government claims costs are uncontrollable
Rishi Sunak confirmed the cancellation of the Birmingham to Manchester Leg of HS2 at the Conservative party conference.
12th October 2023
Conservative Party conference 2023 met with protests
The Conservative Party Conference covered a lot of issues. Read a few of the key takeaways for young people and Manchester’s reaction
12th October 2023
UCU Strikes: What you need to know
Here’s a basic rundown of what you need to know about the UCU strikes
12th October 2023
BREAKING: Just Stop Oil deface University of Manchester building
The protestor from Just Stop Oil was arrested shortly after the protest
12th October 2023
International student check-in changes for the new academic year
International students now have to check-in in person as well as in taught sessions